John McCain Gets an Allowance

Perhaps John McCain only gets a measly allowance from his $6 million dollar wife and that’s why he must also get one from the federal government:

Republican presidential candidate John McCain cashes his monthly Social Security checks despite calling the federal program “a disgrace,” the Associated Press reports.

“I’m receiving benefits,” McCain told campaign reporters, but added, “the system is broken.”

In 2007, he received benefits of $23,157 from Social Security, approximately $1,930 a month. The maximum monthly benefit under Social Security is $2,185. Social Security benefits are determined by age at retirement.

McCain, who is 71, has received benefits since he was 65.

Last week, McCain told observers at a town-hall meeting in Portsmouth, Ohio, “Americans have got to understand that we are paying present-day retirees with the taxes paid by young workers … and that’s a disgrace.”

B.J. Jarrett from the Social Security Administration said that individuals can refuse retirement benefits.

In 2006, McCain’s wife Cindy earned $6 million, and has a net worth of approximately $100 million.

http://www.liberadio.com/2008/07/21/john-mccain-gets-an-allowance/

Surely this isn't a surprise. "Do as I say, not as I do" McSame is just like all the other right wingers. Different standards apply to others.

that we are paying present-day retirees with the taxes paid by young workers … and that’s a disgrace.”

I think Americans already understand how the system works but maybe the Senator was speaking for himself.